Coal, Power, Water Chifley-McGirr Talks
The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, conferred in Sydney yesterday with the Premier, Mr. J. McGirr, for nearly an hour on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining & the mines, 1949
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Mine Host 'Trapped Install' Gate slow to open, says rider
A slowly opening barrier gate cost hot favorite Mine Host a winning chance in yesterday's Canterbury Flying Handicap, declared his jockey,…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →No Rationing of Gas Yet Coal Supplies 'Discovered' Railway Men May Go Back
Although the position had eased the danger of gas rationing in Sydney had not passed, a spokesman for the companies said last night. Immediate rationing was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →S. African Gold Sale Effect Felt In Australia Staff Correspondent and A.A.P.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.— South Africa's sale of 100,000 ounces of gold at £A1 an ounce above the world price is seriously…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Angry Trainer States Gate Did Not Open Mine Host Left In The Flying 'Twas Treasure Trove Gave Field a Send-off
Sensation studded yesterday's Flying Handicap at Canterbury which had a disastrous result for rank and file backers. Mine Host, who was backed by the stable and public for £30,000, was very slowly away while two other…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Labqur Man Critical Northern Coal Miners
Mr. J. Chalmers, Labour member for Hartley, yesterday criticised miners on the northern coalfields…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Hold-up
Sir,—Is there any future for a State when the question of an appointment to a position of Stationmaster causes the loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rescue Os 16 Miners
NEW YORK, Monday.-- Sixteen miners were rescued yesterday from a lead mine at Benton, near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal loss still high
Though the South Maitland railway officers' strike ended at midnight, lack of empty coal waggons and fresh…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →British Coal Output Falls
GENEVA, Monday.—Britain's coal production and export figures for January decreased as compared…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gas Coal Rushed to City
Since midnight last night, when the strike of South Maitland railway salaried officers ended, a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gas Coal Rushed to City
Since midnight last night, when the strike of South Maitland railway salaried officers ended, a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gas Coal Rushed to City
Since midnight last night, when the strike of South Maitland railway salaried officers ended, a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →One Vote Keeps Lead Miners Out
A meeting of miners at Captain's Flat yesterday decided by one vote to continue their four-months-old strike for a higher lead bonus…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Warns Africa on Gold Sales
WASHINGTON, Sun. (A.A.P.).--The International Monetary Fund yesterday warned South Africa that it would not tolerate…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Soviet Using Gold As Trade Weapon
LONDON, Sun. (A.A.P.).--World financiers believe Russia intends to dump most of her gold stocks on the European money market at cut rotes, says the newspaper The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →DAVID McNICOLL, back from a country holiday, reports... Off the tourist tracks you find the real 'Mine Hosts' They're so friendly that you can forget the white ants and the outdoor plumbing
I'M ready to agree with anyone who says that most of our holiday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Britain's Coal Board gets tough with miners
LONDON, Tuesday.--Britain's Coal Board is getting tough with the miners. It has bluntly told the National Union of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Miners' Drive for Better Benefits
MINERS will begin an intense campaign in support of a 35-hours week, increased pay, long service leave, improved pit…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Drive for Better Benefits
MINERS will begin an intense campaign in support of a 35-hours week, increased pay, long service leave, improved pit…
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